Russia announces conditions for grain corridor deal

The Ministry made a written statement regarding the suspension of the Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement.

Recalling that two interlinked agreements were signed in Istanbul on July 22, 2022, about a year ago, the statement says that these package agreements have humanitarian objectives such as ensuring global food security, reducing the threat of famine, and helping underdeveloped countries. in Asia. , Africa and Latin America.

“RESULTS LOOK NEGATIVE”

“After one year, the results of the work on the implementation of these agreements look negative,” the statement said. expression was used.

In the statement, arguing that Ukraine’s food exports are intended to “serve the interests of Kiev and its Western conservatives” until the very last moment, 32.8 million tons of cargo have been exported so far through of the cereals initiative, of which 26.3 million are high and middle income, including the European Union (EU), it was indicated that it was sent to countries at the level of

In the statement, “less than 3 percent of the grain was sent to the poorest countries, especially Ethiopia, Yemen, Afghanistan, Sudan and Somalia, with a total of 922,092 tons.” information has been given.

“WESTERS EARN TWICE FROM THE GRAIN”

Noting that Western companies like Cargill, DuPont and Monsanto bought most of the arable land in Ukraine after lifting the moratorium at the request of the IMF, the statement said: they process it in their factory for resale. In fact, Westerners earn twice as much, both in the sales and in the processing of the grain. In addition, the US and the EU speculate on prices, create artificial product shortages and impose illegal unilateral sanctions, driving Russian agricultural products out of world markets.” It was said.

“CORIDOR USED FOR TERRORIST ATTACKS”

In the statement, it was pointed out that the safe corridor opened by Russia at the exit of grain from Ukraine was used for “terrorist attacks” contrary to the spirit of the “Black Sea Initiative”, and it was pointed out that the part of the agreement on Russia does not not enter into force.

“TOTALLY BLOCKED”

Recalling that the EU has announced 5 new sanctions packages against Russia since July 2022, it was claimed that the US and UK also maintained their cross-border restrictions. In the statement, it was noted that as a result, Russian bank payments, transportation and insurance logistics, the supply of spare parts and foreign assets were completely blocked.

“54 THOUSAND TONS OF FERTILIZER WERE SENT TO POOR COUNTRIES”

Since September 2022, when Russia decided to donate fertilizer to the poorest countries under the auspices of the United Nations Organization (UN), of 262 thousand tons of fertilizer, only 20 thousand tons were sent to Malawi from Latvia, Estonia, Belgium and Holland. , and 34 tons to Kenya In the statement recalling that a thousand tons were sent, it was reported that other conditions, including the connection of the SWIFT system in the Russia-UN memorandum, to the Russian bank were not met.

Noting that the requirement for the revitalization of the Tolatti-Odessa ammonia pipeline could not be implemented because Ukraine blew up the pipeline in question, the statement read: “In these conditions where direct sabotage is involved in the implementation of the Istanbul agreements , the continuation of the ‘Black Sea Initiative’, which does not serve its humanitarian purpose, loses its meaning”. statements were included.

“THE NORTHWEST OF THE BLACK SEA IS AGAIN A DANGEROUS AREA”

Emphasizing that the Russian side opposed further extension of the agreement in accordance with the relevant article of the agreement, it was reported that the Turkish and Ukrainian sides and the UN General Secretariat were officially informed. The explanation continued as follows:

“This means the withdrawal of guarantees for the safety of navigation, the restriction of the humanitarian maritime corridor, the temporary transition to the state of danger in the north-western Black Sea, the dissolution of the Joint Coordination Center in Istanbul. The Black Sea Initiative ceased to function without the participation of Russia as of July 18.”

“IS THE TIME”

Noting that Ukraine can export its grain through land corridors, it was stated that it is time to show kyiv’s solidarity with European countries.

Emphasizing that if Western capitals really value the Black Sea Grain Initiative, they should really consider dropping Russian sanctions on fertilizer and food, adding: “Russia will be ready to consider returning to the deal only when concrete results are received, not promises and guarantee”. expressions were used. (AA)